Cosina's wide-angle zoom for Minolta MD — the 19-35mm with useful ultra-wide coverage.
The Cosina 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 MC is a wide-angle zoom for Minolta MD mount covering an impressive 19-35mm range — genuinely ultra-wide at the short end. The MC designation indicates multi-coating. Cosina produced this design for multiple brands. The 19mm wide end provides dramatic coverage on full frame.
Optical performance is decent for the price class. The 19mm wide end provides genuinely useful ultra-wide coverage. Sharpness is acceptable. MC coating provides reasonable contrast. The variable aperture limits low light. Cosina's wide-angle zooms were produced in large quantities for various brand labels — the optical design is proven if basic.
Minolta MD mount. Filter thread is 77mm. Weight varies. Build quality is basic Cosina. Manual focus. The 19mm on Minolta MD provides ultra-wide coverage rare in the MD mount system. The MD mount adapts to mirrorless. The Cosina 19-35mm was sold under multiple brand names.
Available at very low prices. Check zoom and optics. The 19mm wide end is the genuine selling point — rare ultra-wide coverage in MD mount. Cosina quality is adequate. The 77mm filter thread is large. Better than most budget MD wide-angle options. Good for adapted mirrorless ultra-wide on a budget.